Things To Do
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RESTAURANTS
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Quartino Ristorante
Delicious Italian small plates, tapas, and wines. Fantastic to go with a group!
Osteria Via Stato
Classic Italian restaurant with tasty pizza and pasta.
Torchio Pasta Bar
Homemade Italian pastas at this cute family owned spot.
Steak 48
A fabulous modern steakhouse.
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
Alec's favorite restaurant in Gold Coast. Famous for crab cakes, steaks, and frog legs!
Joe's Seafood, Steak & Stone Crab
A Chicago staple for decades. Outstanding white tablecloth joint for surf and turf.
Shaw's Crab House
A Chicago institution famous for seafood and cold cocktails.
La Grande Boucherie Chicago
Delicious French restaurant in River North with impeccable vibes.
Le Colonial
One of our most memorable meals. French-Vietnamese cuisine.
Sushi-san
Hip and tasty sushi spot.
Ema
Fabulous Mediterranean small plates and spreads.
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Known for their Spanish tapas and sangria.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Our favorite deep dish pizza in Chicago! Nina also loves their thin crust.
Portillo's Chicago
Has the BEST Chicago hotdogs, burgers, and Italian beef sandwiches. Great for a casual lunch.
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DRINKS & COFFEE
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The London House Rooftop
Chic rooftop to grab a drink on and soak in the views of Chicago.
Broken Shaker
One of our favorite places to grab a cocktail in the City.
Pops for Champagne
A fun place to grab a glass of champagne before the fun weekend!
Tiny Tapp & Tiny Café
Waterside cafe with great views of the river and our wedding venue.
Sluggers Sports Bar
Where we first met :) A bit of a hike from the hotel/wedding venue but if you find yourself in Wrigleyville, stop in for a drink and try a swing at the batting cages.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Huge Starbucks with delicious coffee, pastries, and cocktails.
Blue Bottle Coffee
Nina's favorite place to grab a coffee before taking a stroll on the river walk.
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ACTIVITIES
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Michigan Avenue
Take a stroll down Michigan Avenue to see all the shops and sights.
Cloud Gate (aka the Bean at Millennium Park)
Take a picture at the iconic Chicago Bean at Millennium Park.
Navy Pier
Plenty of restaurants and activities, including the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel.
Lakefront Trail
Rent a Divvy bicycle at Oak Street Beach and ride up and down the lakefront trail.
Lincoln Park Zoo
The best free zoo in the country with a brand new lion exhibit!
Bally’s Chicago
Casino with great table games.
Museum Campus
Features the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium.